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Bradley Jay Batten

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Mark A. Schneider-Gompf Funeral Home, Ltd. - Crestline

223 W. Main Street

Crestline, Ohio

Bradley Batten Obituary

Bradley Jay Batten

CRESTLINE: Bradley Jay Batten, 56, of Crestline, died Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus after a sudden heart attack.

Brad was born in West Virginia on September 8, 1958 to the late Jack and Marjorie (Hayes) Batten. He married Connie Estep Batten on June 21, 2008 and she survives him.

Brad and his twin brother Bart (The Batten Twins) were professional wrestlers for 23 years with the World Wrestling Council and won the Professional Wrestling Tag Team Championship. Brad was a teacher and a coach. He loved his family dearly but most of all he loved reading his bible and serving his Lord. Brad never met a stranger. He was a very kind and giving man and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Our great loss is heaven's gain. Rest in peace Brad.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by: his son, Kyle (Lindsey) Bardwell, Tempe, AZ, his step children, Vanda (David) Lacey, Plymouth, Aaron (April) Estep, Bellville, Benji (Valerie) Estep, Shelby, his grandchildren, Haley, Magen and Noah Grasley, Addison Lacey, Tyler, Tanner and Trey Estep, Caylin and Kendall Estep, his great-grandson, Hayden Gray, his brothers, Jeffery Batten, TN, his twin brother, Bart (Tammy) Batten, his sisters-in-law, Sharon Norman and Kathie Hale, both of Crestline, and his best friend, Roger Roseberry.

He was preceded in death by his son Kevin, who died at birth and was Kyle Bardwell's twin, and his father and mother-in-law, Robert and Virginia Norman.

Friends may call Saturday from 11:00am until 1:00pm at the Church Of God Of Prophecy. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Church Of God Of Prophecy, 300 E. Bucyrus St., Crestline, with Pastor Gary Grant officiating, and Brad's twin brother, Bart Batten.

The Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home, 223 W. Main St. Crestline, is honored to serve the family of Bradley Jay Batten.

Online condolences may be made to the family at masfh.com

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Published by News Journal on Nov. 20, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Bradley Batten

16 Entries

Karen McClung Roberts

November 28, 2014

RIP Brad, you were a great guy with such a witty sense of humor..I have many memories of our days at Glenville. My prayers are with your family. You will be missed my friend.

Annie Burks

November 25, 2014

Brad was a wonderful coworker and friend. He worked with me at my site. He loved his wife Connie with all his heart, she is what he talked about. We were both from the south and we talked about the wonderful smells of the mountains....he is truly missed, I have pics of him at the campsites with our clients, he was a lot of fun....he worked hard, and I have so many memories of him. RIP Brad, we will see you again in Heaven. So sorry for the families loss. Annie

steve marino

November 25, 2014

hi sorry about your family lost i new bart and brad we wrestle together back in the80,s i just found out my prayers and love with you steve marino

Robert Ross

November 23, 2014

Many great memories with Brad and Bart, growing up in St. Albans. In picking teams , you wanted at least 1 Batten on your side. Go with God, Brad.

November 22, 2014

My thoughts are with your family and friends. May the God of all comfort be with you. Isaiah61:2

November 22, 2014

I am truly sorry for your loss. I can only imagine the grief that you must be feeling at this time. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family in your time of need. 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17. RM, Cleveland

June and Bob Trent

November 22, 2014

So sorry for your loss Brad will be missed by many.May God bless you and your family.

Greg Dunning

November 21, 2014

RIP Brad. A great friend,team mate and frat. brother.Remembering all the good times.

Dawn Butler Brooks

November 20, 2014

Thinking of Brad's family and friends. I went to GSC with Brad and was in his first wedding, he was a great friend and to all that knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Robert Estep

November 20, 2014

Brad, you were a wonderful stepfather to my kids and grands. I am deeply saddened and you will be missed..RIP, bob

Sharon Wozniak

November 20, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Just remember that now you have a guardian angel looking down on you and your family. May God be with you at this time.

Bobby Layne

November 20, 2014

What a great guy and fellow TKE brother.

November 20, 2014

So So Sorry for your loss. I went to Glenville State college with Brad and he was a great person and friend. Becky Wagner Nelson

Traci

November 20, 2014

Heaven has gained a special angel. Brad was a great person with a big heart. You will be sadly missed by those that knew you. May you rejoice with all the other angels in your new home and watch over those left on earth. Rest in peace my friend. God Bless You!

Joe and LuAnn Shomo

November 20, 2014

Brad was a dear friend of ours and a TKE brother of Joe, We knew him before the wrestling and just as their career was taking off. We talked of him often, Prayers to his family. We hope that all the good memories will see you through this time. Bart our prayers are with you.

NICOLE OWENS

November 20, 2014

I WORKED WITH BRAD AT STAFF MANAGEMENT. BRAD WAS A GREAT MAN AND HE REALLY DID MAKE EVERYBODY HE CAME INTO CONTACT WITH MAKE FEEL LIKE A FRIEND. HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED WITH HIS ENCOURAGING WORDS AND PLEASANT PERSONALITY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD HAS REALLY GAINED A GREAT ANGEL R.I.P. NICOLE OWENS

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